Tooth pain

[mahon83050]

I recently had a root canal done and a whole bunch of other cavities filled. By the time everything was finished...I was $5,000 in the hole. I do brush my teeth, my problems were due from not flossing enough.

I am starting to have pain again in one of my back molars. If I need another root canal, I cannot afford to pay another $2,000.

My question is,,,,how much does it cost to have a tooth pulled?

It is alot cheaper than a root canal, but is it true getting a tooth pulled makes the rest of your teeth shift?

 

[stonedface]

Your opposing tooth may overerupt(ie overgrow) or your back tooth may tilt forwards into the empty space in front.

 

[penkitten]

the teeth behind is scoot forward a little over time.
it costs like a hundred bucks .

 

[diablo]

I am starting to have pain again in one of my back molars. If I need another root canal, I cannot afford to pay another $2,000.

Moved to H&F.

Now, to your question. Why is it that your root canal cost $2000? Was it complicated by other numerous other factors? The average price of a root canal as set forth by every site that I can find (and from my own experience in having two root canals) is universal: "Usually in excess of $500 but below $1000."

You may also want to take a look at switching to a job that offers dental insurance.


Sources:

http://www.dentalfind.com/Cost_of_Root_Canal/
http://www.atlantadentist.com/average_cost_for_a_root_canal.html
http://www.animated-teeth.com/root_canal/t8_root_canal_cost.htm
etc etc etc